Nikon has called for entries for the 33rd Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 (NCPI 2010-11). The entries to the contest will be accepted between September 1 and November 30, 2010. 

The NCPI 2010-11 is being held in two categories -- Category A for “Free Subjects” and Category B for “Energy”. Photographers can opt for subjects of their choice to enter Category A, while Category B invites work that capture the energy of sights and subjects that inspire, motivate or excite the contestant or the viewers. 

Indians have been at the top of the Nikon Photo Contest International since its beginning in 1969. Since then, NPCI has gathered an impressive portfolio of famous Indian photographers.

Hiroshi Takashina, MD, Nikon highlighted this point saying, “India is a photographer’s delight. The people, subjects, colours, environment, issues, social weave and weather – you have a variety, like no other, to choose from for subjects. Added to this, there’s a sea of hardcore photographers and photography lovers, be it in the amateur or the professional space. I am sure, like last year, there’s going to be an Indian among the 33rd Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 winners.”

Like in the previous NPCIs, the 33rd contest will also be judged by well-known names in the photography world across the world. There are 53 awards to be given away, which includes a Grand Prize, 16 First, Second and Third prizes, four Emerging Talent Awards for photographers aged 29 or younger, and 16 more Emerging Talent Award runners up.

Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 overview

• Entry requirements: Any professional or amateur photographer, regardless of age, gender or nationality, may participate.  

• Photo themes and categories: Category A: Free subject, Category B: Energy

1) Photos exhibiting the free expression of any subject that has moved the photographer will be accepted for the free subject category. 

2) Entries for the “Energy” category should be photos that capture the energy of sights and subjects that inspire, motivate or excite you or viewers. 

3) A single photo may not be entered in both categories.                       

• Entry period: September 1 (Wednesday) through November 30 (Tuesday), 2010

• Entry method: Image data will be accepted via the Internet.  Fill out the application form on the Nikon Photo Contest International 2010-2011 website (http://www.nikon-npci.com/) and transmit image data via the form. 
  

The application forms are available on http://www.nikon-npci.com/, which also has the facility for transmission of contesting images.